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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on March 16, 2014 at 18:49

Another good lesson, thanks Jan. Can't wait to get some Paracord.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on March 18, 2014 at 17:59

I have ordered some Woodland camo paracord thru a website and I am going to a Gun show this Saturday where if I remember right they sell paracord and other items. Maybe I can get some lanyard supplies there also.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on March 25, 2014 at 8:09

Woodland Camo Paracord

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Permalink Reply by Vincent C. Mazzei on March 25, 2014 at 8:43

I like a lanyard just as much as the next knife enthusiast might. I have tied on paracord,rawhide & actually braided a few leather fobs myself,too.

But since you asked I feel the need to show some,that a good friend of mine in Wyoming does. These are made of a unique thickness cord, and he supplies me with lanyards for my knives and knives I sell.

His name is Jason Gies , and can be reached via email gies340@yahoo.com

You can say you saw one of Vince's posts. I do not know the prices,but I know he does other stuff to,like duck call lanyards

Here is a simple loop with fancy knot

[IMG]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/VCM3/Menefee%203-8-2011/DSCN...[/IMG]

And others by Jason,and he recently has expanded colors too

[IMG]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/VCM3/DSCN7951_zpsfec5cd08.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/VCM3/Menefee%203-8-2011/DSCN...[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/VCM3/Menefee%203-8-2011/DSCN...[/IMG]

Here is a picture of the style of leather fob I sometimes will attach to a knife ,and this is something I'd do for one of my knives,if, I have the leather available

[IMG]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/VCM3/DSCN9271_zps57ce4326.jpg[/IMG]

And finally a trio of some of my own knives by Rick Menefee ( I love maple) ,with Jason's lanyards and one with a fob by me

[IMG]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/VCM3/DSCN9271_zps57ce4326.jpg[/IMG]

Larry Parsons Leather sheaths

[IMG]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/VCM3/Menefee%203-8-2011/DSCN...[/IMG]

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on March 25, 2014 at 9:42

Very nice Vincent, thanks for sharing.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on March 25, 2014 at 12:12

First attempt at a Cobra Lanyard knot. Didn't make the strands long enough, and can't get the loop thru the knife hole.

I am about all thumbs when it comes to stuff like this. I'll keep trying.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on March 25, 2014 at 17:38

Keep working at it, Ken! Trial and error is your friend! Have fun with it!

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on March 25, 2014 at 17:42

Ron, Problem: the cord is so thick, and the knife lanyard holes so small, how do you get them thru?

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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on March 25, 2014 at 17:50

Well, that can pose a problem if the lanyard hole on the knife is too small for the paracord. But, depending upon the hole size, one method is to remove the 7 individual strands of nylon that are inside of the outer covering before your start your project. That way you will significantly reduce the paracord's thickness and it's much easier to fit into most lanyard holes. Give it a try! 

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on March 25, 2014 at 17:56

Thanks Ron, I'll give that a try.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on March 25, 2014 at 18:02

Yeah give that a try and see if it doesn't work out for ya. Even with the inner strands stripped out, once you start weaving it, it retains way more strength than you will ever need for a lanyard -- just to pull a knife out of your pocket.

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on March 25, 2014 at 18:48

Taking the inner strands does work. Still having problems with it, try to use one of the strands to pull the lanyard through with. Feed the string through like a needle.

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